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Nonito Donaire shows his stuff
By Tom Donalson Fernando Montiel was the champion and the underdog against Nonito Donaire. Donaire became recognized as one of the best when he pounded Vic Darchinyan when the Darchinyan…
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The Protection of Andre Berto Continues
Andre Berto is the WBC welterweight beltholder that does not have to fight his mandatory challenger, the very dangerous, undefeated but little-known Selcuk Aydin of Turkey. Heck, he doesn't even…
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Donaire vs. Montiel Analysis by Philip H. Anselmo
One of the most exciting fighters on the planet today Nonito Donaire will challenge WBC/WBO Bantamweight champion Fernando Montiel this weekend. I consulted with resident boxing expert and historian Philip…
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Pacquiao-Mosley Not Ideal, But Still Attractive
By Dave D. Let’s face it: no matter how you slice it, the announcement of a Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley fight was not the announcement most online sports betting fans and…
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A Look At The World’s Young Heavyweights
They are training hard. Aiming and aspiring to reach the heavyweight mountain top, where fame and fortune await. These are the young heavyweight boxers, motivated and inspired with hopes and…
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Miles Davis Was a Boxing Fan
Jazz musician friends told me that the legendary Miles Davis was a devoted boxing lover. With curiosity, I decided to research Miles Davis and what he said about the art of pugilism…
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Zab Judah: Opportunity Knocking
by Hans Olson When Zab Judah committed to returning to the 140 lb division in 2010, he did it with one goal in mind; to again rule the division. He…
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Tim Bradley wins a big one
By Tom Donolson In a bout between two young undefeated fighters Tim Bradley managed to win a tough fight that will hardly be listed as a classic. Much was anticipated…
José Sulaimán: Boxing’s Many Difficult Moments
January 26, 2011 – Mexico City. From the office of WBC President Dr. José Sulaimán: HOOK TO THE LIVER By José Sulaimán The world of boxing is today going through…
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Holyfield thoughts
Holyfield Lucks Out! Who would have thought that one would be writing about Evander Holyfield in 2011? Yet here we are, writing about Evander Holyfield fighting Sherman Williams in a…
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To The Duke’s Fans and Media and Friends – WorldWide:
That fight for truth can begin with a courageous boxer -....Tommy Morrison The Duke and I returned from Montreal, Quebec,Canada. We are so looking forward to going back for the…
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Opinion: Are Haymon and Golden Boy Turning HBO Against Arum?
We all know how much Richard Schaefer and Al Haymon can't stand Bob Arum. This is a result of the fact Arum is what they want to be, and Arum…
Why David Haye Must And Will Duck The Klitschkos
David Haye must and will duck fighting the Klitschko Brothers. He must. There is too much at stake. David Haye has the pro wrestling personality and good looks of…
Muhammad Ali: Easy Handpicked Fights “Can Ruin A Fighter”
"I started believing I couldn't be whipped. After losing to Frazier, I'd won a lot of easy fights against Blue Lewis, Henry Cooper, Buster Mathis, Jurgen Blin and Jerry Quarry,"…
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The Richard Pierson Blog: Teachers, Trainers & Cheerleaders
"It's not that America isn't producing Tyson-Hagler-Leonard-Holmes dominant quality champions any more, I believe fighters such as the names you mentioned were born champions and they all were placed in…